Lord of the Mysteries Chapter Summary 436-450

Chapter 436 – Klein’s Request

Klein sits down with Carlson, a Machinery Hivemind agent, at a Southville bar, where he’s come prepared with a plan. He proposes that in exchange for sharing information about the Amon family’s tomb, he’d like to choose an item from the spoils of the tomb exploration, preferably a mid-Sequence Beyonder ingredient. Klein’s not looking to take any high-Sequence items and is willing to settle for a reasonable reward.

Carlson is taken aback, not only by Klein’s request but also by his unexpected display of faith, as he pulls out a Sacred Emblem and quotes the Steam and Machinery Bible to justify his actions. After Carlson leaves to report Klein’s request, he returns with Ikanser Bernard, the deacon of the Machinery Hivemind. Ikanser agrees to Klein’s request, but with one condition: items with strong side effects and curses are off-limits.

As Klein negotiates with Carlson and Ikanser, his cunning and adaptability shine through. He’s determined to acquire the resources he needs to strengthen himself and further his goals, all while navigating the complex web of factions and interests in the world of Beyonders.

Chapter 437 – Obituary

Klein witnesses the sudden and mysterious death of Talim Dumont, a noble descendant and equestrian teacher, at the Quelaag Club in Hillston Borough. Using his Spirit Vision, Klein detects black gas wrapped around Talim’s heart, suggesting a Beyonder ability similar to a curse. He reports the incident to the police and decides not to investigate further, knowing the Machinery Hivemind can handle it.

Later, Klein meets Carlson at the Lucky Bar and informs him about the case, revealing his Spirit Vision ability. Carlson, intrigued, confirms that the Machinery Hivemind is involved, given the incident’s location in Hillston Borough. He asks about Talim’s faith, and Klein hesitantly reveals his belief in the Lord of Storms. As their conversation unfolds, Klein’s cunning and adaptability shine through, and he seems determined to uncover the truth behind Talim’s death.

With the Machinery Hivemind’s involvement, Klein’s investigation is just beginning. He must navigate the complex web of factions and interests in the world of Beyonders to uncover the identity of Talim’s murderer and the motives behind the curse.

Chapter 438 – Invitation

Klein receives a mysterious letter from Isengard Stanton, but he’s disinterested, tossing it into the trash where it suddenly catches fire and crumbles to ashes. Later, he’s interrupted by a doorbell, and to his surprise, it’s an elderly butler from the royal Augustus family, inviting him to meet his master. The butler’s master, a powerful Beyonder, has been in contact with Klein, using him for clues about the organization symbolized by tarot cards.

As Klein accepts the invitation, he learns that Talim’s death has stirred up interest from this important figure, who was a friend of Talim’s. The butler conveys his master’s sadness and confusion over Talim’s demise, and Klein agrees to meet him, knowing he can’t refuse. With his cunning and adaptability, Klein prepares himself for an encounter that might attract unwanted attention or lead to further background checks.

With his heart racing, Klein steps into the elegant carriage, adorned with the Sword of Judgment coat of arms, and embarks on a journey that may lead him deeper into the world of Beyonders and the mysterious forces surrounding Talim’s death.

Chapter 439 – The Generous Prince

As Klein arrives at Red Rose Manor, he’s greeted by Prince Edessak Augustus, who has brought a commoner woman back, sparking memories of Talim’s romance story. The prince shares his passion for golf, a high-society sport, and reveals his admiration for Roselle’s innovative ideas, despite disapproving of his attitude towards feelings. Edessak laments how most aristocrats, like himself, prioritize luxury and debauchery over understanding what they truly want.

Klein, sensing an air of familiarity, can’t help but think that Prince Edessak’s tone and attitude eerily resemble Talim’s just before his death. The prince wants Klein to investigate Talim’s death, citing his unique skills and relationship with the deceased. Despite Klein’s reservations, Edessak offers guarantees of safety and a substantial reward, even if the investigation fails.

As their conversation concludes, Edessak agrees to provide Klein with Talim’s hair, flesh, and personal belongings, and arranges for a secret means of communication. With a promised reward of at least 3,000 pounds, Klein bows, and Edessak instructs his butler to escort him back to Minsk Street, marking the beginning of their collaboration to uncover the truth behind Talim’s mysterious death.

Chapter 440 – Angel Family

As Audrey hands over Talim’s diary to Klein, she reminds him of her promise to provide ten more diary pages as payment for his previous blessing. Fors, however, realizes her oversight in not offering a proper payment for Mr. Fool’s help in interfering with the Abraham family’s divination. She hurries to express her gratitude, and Derrick Berg is inspired to follow suit. Meanwhile, The Hanged Man observes the exchange, aware that The Fool has an angel at his disposal.

Klein, pleased with the development, turns his attention to the diary, where he reads about Roselle’s encounter with Mr. Door. The powerful Beyonders’ conversation reveals that Mr. Door can contact the real world at particular times and has insight into the moon-worshipping Life School of Thought. Klein becomes intrigued when Mr. Door implies that The Moon’s pathway has no owner, contradicting the existence of the Primordial Moon.

Klein formulates three possible explanations for the discrepancy: Mr. Door’s limited knowledge, the Primordial Moon being a disguise for another deity, or its current status as a Sequence 1 or a Sealed Artifact. As the mystery deepens, Klein’s investigation into Talim’s death becomes even more critical, and he remains poised to unravel the underlying secrets.

Chapter 441 – Channels Increase

Klein’s examination of Roselle’s diary reveals a stunning discovery: the Primordial Demoness, a supposedly feminine deity, may have originally been male. This inconsistency sparks a chain of thoughts, including the possibility that the Creator is all-inclusive, encompassing masculinity, femininity, and gender-neutrality. The Diary entries also hint at the Law of Beyonder Characteristics Conservation, further deepening the mystery.

As Klein ponders these revelations, the Tarot Club’s transaction discussions regain his attention. Alger announces the sale of the Werewolf characteristic, and Klein negotiates the purchase of five strands of Deep-sea Naga hair. Meanwhile, Audrey expresses her desire to acquire ingredients for the Psychiatrist potion, sparking a collaborative effort among the club members to acquire the necessary materials.

Justice, The Sun, and the others share information and resources, showcasing the club’s growing connections and capabilities. Klein, pleased with the progress, reminds them to proceed with caution, ensuring their transactions avoid suspicion. The World’s words of caution are tempered by his own hope for continued, lucrative collaborations, leaving the club poised for further growth and discovery.

Chapter 442 – Exploration Mission

Alger reveals to Fors the secrets of High-Sequence Beyonders passing down their characteristics to their descendants, including the possibility of giving birth to someone with incomplete Beyonder powers. Audrey is thrilled to learn more about the mysteries of the Beyonders. Meanwhile, Derrick announces his new exploration mission to the half-destroyed temple of the Fallen Creator, led by the Chief, which Alger believes will be safer than the previous mission.

As the Tarot Club members discuss the mission, Alger shares his expertise, warning Derrick to be cautious and avoid exposing himself to Amon’s influence. Mr. Fool suddenly speaks up, uttering two enigmatic words: “Flesh and blood, ravings.” The Hanged Man interprets this, advising Derrick to avoid looking, listening, eating, or touching anything he shouldn’t while in the temple.

The chapter ends with Derrick’s puzzled expression, as the Tarot Club members continue to share knowledge and resources, their connections and capabilities growing stronger. The air is thick with anticipation, as the club prepares for their next adventure and the mysteries of the Beyonders continue to unfold.

Chapter 443 – A One-man Performance

Klein receives a mysterious package containing Talim’s belongings, including a pocket watch, handkerchief stained with blood, and curly hair, along with daily records. He uses his divination powers to uncover the truth behind Talim’s death, but his attempts yield the same result: Talim died of a sudden heart disease. Klein appears frustrated and dejected, but it’s all an act to avoid suspicion. In reality, he’s carefully analyzing the clues and planning his next move.

As Klein delves deeper into the mystery, he’s acutely aware of being potentially monitored by the royal family or other powerful entities. He uses his Beyonder powers to conceal his true intentions and actions, creating a facade of incompetence. In the silence of the night, Klein secretly uses the blood-stained handkerchief to perform another divination, and this time, he’s presented with a wooden puppet that holds the key to unraveling the truth.

The stakes are higher than ever, and Klein must tread carefully to avoid being caught in the crossfire of the royal family’s internal strife. With each new discovery, Klein edges closer to uncovering the secrets surrounding Talim’s demise, but the danger of being discovered looms large.

Chapter 444 – Confession

Klein’s subtle reaction to the mysterious woman at Talim’s grave doesn’t go unnoticed, but he skillfully conceals his true intentions beneath a façade of incompetence. As he listens to Mike and Aaron recount Talim’s past, his mind whirls with questions about the woman’s identity and her connection to Talim’s death, which seems inexplicably linked to a Grade 0 Sealed Artifact or demigod. The stakes are higher than ever, and Klein’s thoughts drift to other precarious encounters he’s had since transmigrating, including the Snake of Mercury, Blasphemer Amon, and the Royal Museum’s enigmatic woman.

As the funeral gathering disperses, Klein is unexpectedly summoned by Prince Edessak, who awaits him in a luxurious carriage. With calculated ease, Klein navigates the prince’s inquiries about the mysterious package and his progress in uncovering Talim’s truth. He deliberately downplays his abilities, implying that his Sequence is too low to uncover the truth, all the while concealing his true intentions and actions.

With a payment of 100 pounds for his investigation fees, Klein departs from the prince’s carriage, his mind racing with the numerous demigods and Sealed Artifacts he’s encountered. The game of cat and mouse has only just begun, and Klein must tread carefully to unravel the mysteries shrouding Talim’s death without becoming entangled in the treacherous web of power struggles and ancient secrets.

Chapter 445 – Live Broadcast

In the City of Silver, Derrick Berg and his team, led by the powerful Demon Hunter Colin Iliad, venture into the darkness, armed with candles and determination. As they delve deeper into the unknown, Derrick’s thoughts drift to his parents’ warnings about the dangers of darkness, where even a few seconds without light can be catastrophic. The team presses on, ever vigilant, as they navigate the treacherous landscape.

Meanwhile, in East Borough, Klein meets with Old Kohler in a seedy coffee shop, exchanging information and currency. Old Kohler reveals that Azik Eggers’s bounty originates from gang leaders and intelligence dealers, and that a recent sighting of the fugitive has been reported at a local hotel. Klein’s heart races with excitement, but he maintains his composure, knowing that in this world of power struggles and ancient secrets, one misstep can be fatal.

As Derrick’s team vanishes into the darkness, and Klein’s investigation unfolds, the stakes grow higher, and the web of intrigue tightens. With each step, the danger draws closer, and the game of cat and mouse intensifies, promising a thrilling ride for those brave enough to venture forth.

Chapter 446 – Machinery Hivemind’s Combat Style

Klein, in his “Fool” state, witnesses the exploration process of the Amon family tomb through Arrodes’ virtual reality recording. He finds himself beside Ikanser Bernard, surrounded by living people and lifelike scenes, but remains unnoticed. The Machinery Hivemind, led by Archbishop Horamick Haydn, prepares to begin their operation, and Klein is curious about their combat style and the secrets hidden in the tomb.

As the Machinery Hivemind members descend into the underground, Klein follows closely, observing their preparations. The team uses a combination of a cannon-shaped object and a peculiar gun, firing golden “cannonballs” and bullets to purify the darkness. The extravagant use of Beyonder expendables leaves Klein staring in awe, wondering if this is the typical combat style of the Machinery Hivemind.

The team’s clean-up operation continues, with Ikanser ordering the second group to follow up, leaving Klein feeling numb and eager to see what’s next. The stakes are high, and the mystery of the Amon family tomb deepens, promising more revelations and intense action to come.

Chapter 447 – Portrait

As the Machinery Hivemind members clear the passage, they reveal a mysterious frame, the Specter Portrait Frame, which can instantly separate one’s Spirit Body from their flesh and blood, sealing them inside. Archbishop Horamick Haydn, unperturbed, approaches the frame, wearing a white priest robe and clerical cap. Despite the risks, he effortlessly covers the frame with a black cloth, removing it without being affected.

Klein, observing through Arrodes’ magic mirror, is puzzled by Horamick’s ease in handling the Sealed Artifact. He wonders if this is a demigod’s unique ability or if there’s another reason at play. As Horamick hands the frame to a team member, he approaches the main tomb, where a black stone door with a grayish-white disc, bearing the Amon family’s coat of arms, comes into view.

The disc’s irregular segments and shadows lead Klein to speculate about the Amon family’s dark connection to time. As Horamick pushes open the stone door, a grand tomb chamber is revealed, with a dais bearing a deep-black coffin, surrounded by iron lampstands with burning white candles. The eerie silence is broken only by the sight of aged corpses, died of old age, with no signs of rot or wounds, leaving Klein stunned and curious about the secrets hidden within the tomb.

Chapter 448 – Amon’s Possible Origins

Klein’s mind is racing as he watches the events unfold in the tomb through Arrodes’ magic mirror. He’s stunned to realize that the Blasphemer Amon, who may have lived for over two thousand years, could be a Sequence 1 powerhouse, having siphoned the lives of others to sustain his own. Klein wonders if Amon faked his own death to escape a situation, leaving behind cryptic clues like the Specter Portrait Frame.

As Horamick approaches the dais, Klein notices the eerie atmosphere and the Machinery Hivemind team’s discovery of mystical items on the corpses. The team’s find is substantial, making up for the expenses of the “clean-up” operation. Horamick then leads Klein to a colorful mural on the wall, depicting a towering mountain range, a holy cross, and a figure surrounded by angels, giants, and dragons. The mural hints at a connection between Amon and the omnipotent God of the City of Silver.

Horamick’s recognition of the figure in the mural as Amon and another individual, Adam, sets off a chain reaction of questions in Klein’s mind. He speculates about the True Creator, the City of Silver’s legends, and the possible relationships between Amon, Adam, and the Lord that created everything. As Horamick destroys the mural, Klein senses that the Church of the God of Steam and Machinery is deliberately concealing the history of the Third and Fourth Epochs, leaving him to wonder about the secrets that lie ahead.

Chapter 449 – Better Choice

In Empress Borough, Audrey Hall meets with Escalante, a Beyonder of the Spectator pathway, to discuss the Human-skinned Shadow characteristic and Wind-blessed potion formula. Escalante reveals that she’s willing to negotiate, but at a steep price: 2,500 pounds for the characteristic and 3,000 pounds for the formula. Audrey agrees to pass on the offer, knowing that the Psychology Alchemists are desperate for mystical items, and hints that she can accept a price reduction if they’re willing to barter.

Meanwhile, Klein, still reeling from the events in the tomb, is intrigued by the sudden appearance of the Human-skinned Shadow characteristic. He’s forced to consider the Psychology Alchemists’ offer, despite the hefty price tag, and decides to pass on the request to The Hanged Man. Alger Wilson, a pirate and law enforcer, is stunned by the price, knowing that his own spoils of war pale in comparison.

As Audrey navigates the complex world of Beyonders, Klein and Alger are left to ponder the implications of the offer, and the true intentions of the Psychology Alchemists. Will they take the deal, or will they decline, and what secrets will be revealed in the process?

Chapter 450 – Distribution of Money

Klein finalizes the deal with Miss Justice, handing over 2,500 pounds in cash and a gold mask, and urges her to close the deal quickly. He’s spent a small fortune in the past two weeks, leaving him with a meager 830 pounds. As he prepares to meet Sharron, he wraps two Deep-sea Naga hair strands in paper and tucks them into his pocket. At the Bravehearts Bar, he sips on a Southville beer, then meets Sharron in a rental carriage, where he hands over two stacks of cash and the hair strands as payment for the Amon family tomb information.

Sharron inquires about the tomb, but Klein keeps the details to himself, instead asking about the tunnel being dug to the underground Tudor Dynasty ruin. Sharron confirms that a baronet is behind the excavation, and Klein realizes it’s the same aristocrat living on Sivellaus Street. He’s determined to wait until he’s ready to confront the baronet, preferring to make sufficient preparations before getting involved.

As the meeting concludes, Klein feels a sense of relief, knowing his debts are paid off and the ingredients for the Faceless potion are reserved. However, he’s now left with a shriveled wallet, containing only thirty pounds in cash and some change, leaving him to ponder his next move.